Jewellery should be treasured for a lifetime. Diamond jewellery such as engagement and wedding rings are exchanged with the purpose of symbolising the connection between a couple for the rest of their lives. These pieces need to be perfect because these jewellery items carry a significant message of love and commitment, as well as physically having to stand the test of wear and tear over time. Precious stones such as diamonds and sapphires set in gold and platinum are popular choices for wedding rings.

Those looking to purchase diamond jewellery such as engagement or wedding rings generally have a specific idea in mind, and often these ideas are very detailed. When visiting commercial jewellers, many find themselves disappointed as none of the rings and bands fit the description of what they had always imagined.

An easy solution to obtaining the exact ring one desires is to approach a jeweller who offers bespoke jewellery design.

Longevity and creativity
Custom designed and individually crafted rings are very popular because the designer is able to turn years of planning and dreams into reality for the couple. Custom jewellery designers are experts in the conceptualisation and production of bespoke jewellery, knowing where to source the best diamonds and precious stones, how to fashion a durable piece expertly for longevity and how to create a ring which captures exactly what the client wishes for and that their budget allows.

Engagement and wedding rings are incredibly symbolic. Wedding jewellery needs to be timeless and not simply a piece of fashion jewellery. Love, commitment, sacrifice, honesty - these are just some of the components which keep relationships and marriages strong and are represented by the engagement and wedding rings exchanged between two people in love.

Yellow Gold, white gold and platinum
A jewellery designer will be able to create jewellery according to their client's specifications. Popular choices for precious metals used in custom designed diamond rings are yellow gold, white gold and platinum. Pure gold is very soft and is mixed with metals and alloys to strengthen it. The purity of gold jewellery is measured in carats. White gold is gold mixed with white alloys such as palladium or silver which creates a silver-grey coloured finish. White gold has become very popular for use in diamond wedding and engagement rings, as has platinum.

Platinum has a higher value than gold and is thus more expensive. The metal is heavier than gold and has a natural white colour. Platinum is alloyed with small amounts of fine gold, copper or ruthenium to enhance the metal's characteristics.

Diamonds
Diamonds are cut and polished to reveal their inner brilliance and beauty. These precious stones often appear as translucent pebbles with a greyish white colour before they have been cut, polished and graded. A trained jewellery designer will be proficient in assessing the quality of a diamond, namely the colour, cut, carat and clarity.

An experienced designer will also be able to advise clients on the best stones to choose for their bespoke design. Every diamond is different and the only way to ensure that the diamond is valued accurately is through professional opinion.

Bespoke diamond rings are also an excellent choice for weddings and engagements because the designer will be able to incorporate any existing diamonds the client wants featured in the jewellery. Many families bequeath rings and precious stones from generation to generation. Family is an important aspect of marriage and using an inherited stone in an engagement or wedding ring can be incredibly special, and a custom jewellery designer will be able to compose the perfect piece to incorporate this heirloom.

Custom made, designer diamond rings hold a special meaning for a very memorable event. Months of planning go into preparations for the wedding and every part of the experience is managed to the smallest detail to ensure perfection. This should be the case with diamond engagement and wedding rings too. Making use of a skilled designer to create the exact wedding jewellery desired ensures that the engagement and wedding rings will be cherished for the rest of the couple's lives and long after the photographs fade.